CVE-2022-44498: Adobe Illustrator Out-of-Bound Read Memory leak
First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Illustrator versions 26.5.1 (and earlier), and 27.0 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | <=26.5.1 | |
| Adobe Illustrator | =27.0 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Illustrator | <=26.5.1 | |
| Adobe Illustrator | =27.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Illustrator vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Illustrator vulnerability is CVE-2022-44498.
What versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by this vulnerability?
Adobe Illustrator versions 26.5.1 and earlier, and 27.0 and earlier are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44498?
The severity of CVE-2022-44498 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform an out-of-bounds read and potentially disclose sensitive memory.
Are Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by this vulnerability.
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